Psalms 4
1 In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer.
TO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. In my calling answer me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity You gave enlargement to me; Favor me, and hear my prayer.
2 Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? (Pause)
Sons of men! Until when [is] my glory for shame? You love a vain thing, you seek a lie. (Selah)
3 And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
And know that YHWH Has separated a saintly one to Himself. YHWH hears in my calling to Him.
4 Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. (Pause)
“Tremble, and do not sin”; Say [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
Sacrifice sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in YHWH.
6 The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
Many are saying, “Who shows us good?” Lift on us the light of Your face, O YHWH,
7 By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
You have given joy in my heart, From the time their grain and their wine Have been multiplied.
8 In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest. For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
Together I lie down and sleep in peace, For You, O YHWH, alone, Cause me to dwell in confidence!
